Supreme Court justices urge ending death penalty for teen killers
Three Supreme Court justices John Paul Stevens Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer urged reconsidering executions for offenders who were minors at the time of their crimes. They called for delaying Texas inmate Toronto Patterson’s execution pending a September term review amid a broader push against juvenile capital punishment.
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Dallas man executed for 1998 killing of 3-year-old cousin
Toronto Patterson, 24, formerly 17 when he was arrested for the deaths of Olfie Brown 3, Jennifer 6, and Kimberly Brewer 25 in Dallas, was executed in Huntsville after apologizing and maintaining innocence. The case sparked renewed debate on executions of juveniles and the mentally retarded.
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Landing gear collapses after landing at Sky Harbor
An America West Airbus 320 collapsed its nose gear after landing and beginning to taxi at Phoenix Sky Harbor. About 150 passengers and five crew traveled from Houston to Phoenix. Three people, with strains and sprains, were hospitalized while two others were evaluated. The plane remained on the north runway as crews prepared to remove it. other runways stayed open but traffic slowed.
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North Dakota and Iowa report first West Nile cases
The Associated Press notes that North Dakota and Iowa each reported their first human West Nile virus cases. CDC counts 24 deaths nationwide and 480 cases across 241 states and DC. The North Dakota cases involve a 74-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man both recovering from high fever. health officials say neither is seriously ill.
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Standoff at Shelter Sparks Police Involvement Over Visitation
BACCA members Kinney and King visited the shelter prompting a police response as they questioned escorted access and shelter conditions. Officers Treloar and Jones defended visitor rights while assessing safety and staff workflow. Shelter supervisor Bertrand noted ongoing intake and transfer actions including 12 dogs and 34 cats moved to Houston Humane Society.
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Lee High players wear special jerseys for road trip to San Antonio
Ganders will wear unique jerseys during the game and on a Sunday city tour with shopping Riverwalk and Alamo visits before returning at 4 p.m. Olin notes. Last year players raised hotel funds by selling cooked chickens. Only varsity players stay overnight. no freshmen.
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Lee Roosevelt roars at Alamodome in Texas Classic
Tickets go on sale at Goose Creek Athletic Office and Alamodome with mixed seating. Local sales revenue stays with the school district. Over 1,500 tickets distributed. Lee Roosevelt games highlight a four game package and halftime acts include band members and a punt catching contest for Lee scholarship funds. Statewide media coverage boosts Baytown visibility.
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Celebrities Brigadiers form Lee High drill team at school
Lee High School launches the Celebrities Brigadiers after years of community service, selecting a 2002 03 roster from Gentry, Cedar Bayou, Baytown Junior and Horace Mann students. Sophomore Rameisha Simmons joins with new routines ahead of Sept 7 car fund-raiser in Kmart lot. The group debuts at the Roosevelt High game and aims for a Halftime Alamodome show.
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Crackdown urges safe driving during holidays
Officials warn drivers of penalties for speeding and not wearing seat belts as part of a crackdown by the community service bureau. The push aims to reduce alcohol related crashes with extra officers targeting drunk drivers and public safety messages from Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
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